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Retropolitan Vintage Mall

Vintage clothing in Portland Downtown

Closed · opens 11 am today234 SW Broadway · map ↓

Retropolitan Vintage Mall reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Newly opened, beautifully edited vintage mall with many local vendor booths and very friendly staff. Good finds at all price points, though two shoppers found it expensive.

44 written reviews · 91% five-star · 5% one or two stars · owner replies to 5% · 44 in the past year · reviewed since 2026

What shoppers keep saying
  • 12Well-chosen stockBooths seen as beautifully edited, with distinctive old items and no junk.
  • 5Friendly staffStaff repeatedly described as friendly, fun, knowledgeable and helpful.
  • 4Wide varietyWide variety of local vintage vendors and a good spread of prices.
  • 2Prices seen as highOne shopper found it so expensive it spoiled the fun. Another says a small scarf is 12 minimum.
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Retropolitan Vintage Mall, 234 SW Broadway, inside
Retropolitan Vintage Mall, 234 SW Broadway · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Its business listing doesn’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 979-7926

What shoppers mention

Themes from 44 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Well-chosen stock12 reviewsBooths seen as beautifully edited, with distinctive old items and no junk.
  • Friendly staff5 reviewsStaff repeatedly described as friendly, fun, knowledgeable and helpful.
  • Wide variety4 reviewsWide variety of local vintage vendors and a good spread of prices.
  • Dealer variety4 reviewsMany fun, distinctive booths from different sellers.

Prices & deals

  • All price points2 reviewsShoppers say good finds exist at every price point, with rarer pieces priced higher.

Common gripes

  • Prices seen as high2 reviewsOne shopper found it so expensive it spoiled the fun. Another says a small scarf is 12 minimum.

Known for

  • Well-chosen booths from local vintage vendors 3 shoppers
  • Candlesticks, glassware and furniture finds 3 shoppers
  • Film cameras and expired film 2 shoppers

A good fit for

Vintage huntersFilm photography fans

From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.

How it compares in Portland

Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Retropolitan Vintage Mall.

One- and two-star reviews5% 0100 A smaller share than 86 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers5% 0100 Answers fewer than 83 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive45 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 99 of 127 Portland stores.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 2 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Prices too high2 in the last 12 months2
  • Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)1 in the last 12 months1
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 2 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it
  • Vintage clothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a vintage clothing store
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it
  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it

What shoppers paid. Items at every price point, glasses $10 each, similar to online prices. Two shoppers find it expensive, scarf 12 minimum.

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday11 am–7 pm
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 am–7 pm
Friday11 am–7 pm
Saturday11 am–7 pm
Sunday11 am–7 pm

234 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

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Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and accessible restroom

Good to know

  • Check upstairs, and the second floor opening soon Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Some shoppers find prices expensive, even for small items Raised by 2 shoppers
  • Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Listed hours
  • Open Sundays, 11 am–7 pm. Listed hours

In its own words

A vintage mall featuring over 70 vendors selling curated furniture, clothing, decor and more.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does Retropolitan Vintage Mall buy secondhand items?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 979-7926 to ask. Nearby, Nest Egg Estate Sales LLC, Avalon Antiques and Shirtzenpantz Downtown buy from the public.

Does Retropolitan Vintage Mall take donations?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 979-7926 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and William Temple House Thrift Store take donations.

What are Retropolitan Vintage Mall’s opening hours?

Monday 11 am–7 pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026

Closed · opens 11 am today234 SW Broadway Call Directions